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Colour Combination Blog Hop

Hello again to everyone.  We are a group of fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators, but more importantly a group of great friends, who have decided to do a little blog hop that showcases some beautiful colour combinations found in the Colour Coach (available for purchase in the current catalogue).  

The colour combination that I have chosen for this project is Pink Pirouette, Sahara Sand and Always Artichoke.  I think these soft colours look beautiful together. 

For my project I have created a set of drawers (perfect for those little gifts for someone special) that showcases an easel style card on the top.  This easel is perfect for showcasing a special photo of your loved ones.

Since attending our annual Stampin' Up! convention this year in Melbourne, I have been wanting to try the bleaching technique on one of my projects.  I thought this was the perfect opportunity to try it.  I used the Elements of Style stamp set and clear embossed it onto my cardstock.  Using my aqua pen which contained bleach, I coloured in the parts of the image that I wanted to highlight with the bleach.  I'm not sure if it comes up clearly in the photo, but I really love the effect it has.

You may have just come from the wonderfully creative Christine Blain's blog, but if you are starting here, don’t worry, you can make the complete journey just by following the links at the end of each post.

 There are 7 stops along the way this time and we hope you will visit each one to see the wonderful creations we have to show you! Please feel free to leave a comment.  I would love to hear what you think about my project. 

I hope you enjoy the ride.

  

 

Sorry about the quality of the photo's.  I really do need a better camera (and better lighting lol)

Well, that's all from me.  I hope you have enjoyed this months project.  Thank you for looking.  Now you're off to enjoy the stunning creations of Di Dunk.

 

See you next time xx

 

Happy Easter Everyone

I just wanted to wish my friends and followers a very happy and safe Easter.  If you are going away for the long weekend, please drive safely.

I do hope that the Easter Bunny is kind to you and brings lots of chocolate.

As I haven't created any fresh Easter projects for this year I wanted to show you again a project I made for Easter last year.

This cute little Easter box and matching card was so easy to do and so effective.  They made the perfect little Easter gift for my children's teachers this year.

 

Have a great weekend everyone x

Ahhh Spring. So pretty, yet so far away

Spring would have to be one of my most favourite times of the year.  The sky is blue, the sun is shining and the butterflies are dancing.  

Here in Melbourne, Australia however, we still have a few more seasons to get through first.

I visited Stampin' Royalty today, only to discover that Spring is definitely in the air over there.  Their latest challenge is to create a project featuring Spring.

Now when combined with the latest sketch challenge over at Stamping 411, anything was possible.  It definitely got my brain ticking again (doesn't seem to turn off lately), and this is the project that I came up with.

Here is the sketch that I followed at Stamping 411

Thanks once again for looking, and please feel free to check out these inspirational sites and have a go at the challenges yourself.

And today's challenge is......

I headed over to ColourQ today and had a look at their new colour challenge for the week.  

As soon as I saw these colours together, I instantly thought Autumn, and just had to give it a go.  Mind you, I had to dig up a piece of that retired Kiwi Kiss card stock.  

Good thing I kept all of my retired card stock for the kids.

And here is my take on this colour combination.  It is just a very Clean and Simple card, but I thought it was very effective.

This card is already en route to a lovely lady who is celebrating her birthday tomorrow.  I hope she likes it.

Please excuse the quality of the photo.  Bad lighting and iPhones just do not mix.  Oh happy will be the day when I can own my very own camera.

Thanks for looking

And yet another challenge

I have another project to show you today.  Again I have tried to combine two challenges.  

A friend of mine Christine Blain, always comes up with the most beautiful projects (little does she know that I secretly admire her from a far), and I noticed that she enters quite a few challenges.  Some of these sites I haven't ever heard of.

One of the sites that she let me know about is the SUO Challenge Site (Stampin' Up! Only).  And I already love it and visit on a daily basis just to see what projects are around.

Their challenge for this week is to create something that includes animals.  Now I know Stampin' Up's little owl punch has been used and used again, but the fact of the matter is that I have very rarely used it, and thought it would be a perfect opportunity to.

Now the colours that I chose for my little project came from a colour challenge at My Create, Ink.

Now putting these two challenges together this is what I came up with.  It is only a very small thank you card, but I think it's cute and I really do love these colours together.

Well thanks so much for looking.  Please go and have a play at some of the challenges over at MyCreateInk or SUO Challenges.  Anyone can join in on the fun.

Time for Play

It's about time for me to have a play along with another challenge.  This time however, I thought I'd get a little tricky and try my hand at combining two challenges.  

Believe me, this was no easy feat as my mojo has just recently returned to me.

The project that I am showing you today is based around Clean and Simple's latest sketch challenge shown below

I was unsure of what colours I should go with so I deceded to use the colour challenge found at Stampin' Royalty.  I just loved these colours together.

So, when I combined these two challenges together, this is the project that I came up with.

I really need to learn to take my photo's during the day.  The lighting isn't fantastic.

This little creation is best described as a "flap card".  It opens up and you can write on the inside.  I have attached a little belly band to the top flap to keep the card together.

And this is the card opened up.  As you can see, there is plenty of room on the inside to write a little greeting or even attach a gift card for that someone special.

Thanks so much for looking, and please don't forget to visit Clean and Simple Stamping for their latest challenge and also the many creative projects at Stampin' Royalty.

Clean and Simple Challenge

Not sure what is going on here, but I have entered yet another challenge.  Is that my mojo I see starting to creep back home.

This weeks challenge at Clean and Simple is a beautiful sketch challenge.

The only challenges that I have really ever entered are colour challenges.  So this sketch is a first for me.

I decided to keep it nice and simple and not throw myself in the deep end.

And this is what I came up with:

I have made this card for a special lady who is celebrating her Birthday on Wednesday (so here is hoping that she doesn't actually get on here)

Thank you for looking and please drop in at Clean and Simple to check out some of the wonderfully creative work on offer

Autumn - Winter Mini Catalogue is now here

Just when you thought Stampin' Up! couldn't possibly come out with any more AMAZING products, along comes the NEW Autumn - Winter Mini Catalogue.

This new mini is available to you from the 1st of April 2011 to the 31st of July 2011.

This little mini also has a special place in my heart as it offers the chance to help raise money for the Breast Cancer Research Campaign.  

Stampin' Up! is proud to be partnered with this foundation and will donate $2.00 from the sale of every "Strength and Hope" stamp set.

If you are one of my existing customers there will be a catalogue coming your way.  If you want a hard copy of your very own, please don't hesitate to contact me on 0401 664 813 or you can send me an email to kristine1976@optusnet.com.au

If you are interested in hosting your own workshop to earn any of these products for free I am more than happy to discuss this with you.

Have a great day!!!!!

Just Add Ink

It has been such a long time since I have entered any challenges.  And when the challenge for this week came up at Just Add Ink, I knew I just had to join in on the fun.

This weeks challenge is "Just add boxes or bags".  I simply adore creating 3D projects.  Not only does it challenge my mind, but I have a nice little gift to give someone at the end of it.  And this little Stationery set is the perfect gift to give someone.  I love these colour together:  Pumpkin Pie and Daffodil Delight.  Such summery and cheerful colours.

Thanks for looking and don't forget to pop on over to Just Add Ink to have a look at some of the other wonderful projects being created for this challenge.  Maybe you can join in for yourself.